1. Mississippi Master Health Education Program

2. Mississippi Master Health Education Volunteer Introduction to a Volunteer Program in Health Education

3. MASTER HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM “ Promoting healthy living through community connections”

4. What is the Master Health Education Program? Community health education and volunteer leader training program offered through the Mississippi State University Extension Service

5. Objectives of the Program Provide accurate health promotion information Develop community programs related to health promotion Support youth health programs Develop leadership skills among volunteers

6. The Master Health Education Program is NOT… A club A training ground for health professionals

7. Who are Master Health Education Volunteers? A diverse group of trained volunteers committed to sharing their passion for health promotion with each other and the community.

8. Who can be a Master Health Education Volunteer? YOU CAN BE! –No previous experience or training is necessary –The majority of applicants do not have health education experience

9. Master Health Education Volunteers DO need: A willingness to learn and share their knowledge with others A personal commitment to volunteerism

10. Are there program benefits? Personal satisfaction Interaction with others Opportunities for recognition Connection to the community Master Health Educator’s Newsletter

11. What other benefits? Develop skills –Presentation skills –Computer skills –Technical skills –Collaboration skills –Leadership skills

12. Training Participants complete 40 hours of instruction on health and related topics

13. Training Manual Handouts from all presentations MSU-ES publications and resource material Continuous updates Reference manual for volunteer service.

14. Topics of Instruction Know Your NumbersKnow Your Numbers Women’s and Men’s Health IssuesWomen’s and Men’s Health Issues Working withWorking with Partnerships and Community Organizations Exercise BasicsExercise Basics Youth Health LessonsYouth Health Lessons Diabetes and Oral Health Ed.Diabetes and Oral Health Ed. Asthma and Alzheimer’sAsthma and Alzheimer’s

15. Community Service To become a certified Master Health Educator, the trainee must complete 40 hours of approved volunteer service within one year of training.

16. Active Certification To remain an active MHEV, you must complete: 20 hours of approved service every year 10 continuing educational hours in an approved topic

17. Getting Started Complete application Interview with Extension staff Pay all applicable fees Sign Memorandum of Agreement

18. To Ensure Success Master Health Education Volunteer County Director Area Health Agent

19. Website: Master Health Education Volunteer Master Health Education Volunteer Master Health Education Volunteer

20. Master Health Education Volunteers